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Topic: Hi - new member. (Read 5224 times)

I've been meaning to drop a few lines over here and introduce myself. I've been on Club B5 for the past week or so and heard about the local B5 chapter here in CO. I purchased a 99 Variant two weeks ago and can't wait to start the modifications. I'm addicted to the Club B5 site and maybe this one now too! I'm looking forward to the GTG's and seeing what you've all done to your Passats.

Hi Madigan. What color and engine? I'll keep an eye out for you. We're real close now that the Downing St. Bridge has opened again.

I forgot to mention the specs. It's a black 99 GLS 1.8T wagon. It's a tip - although I would have liked a manual, but what can you do. I'd been looking for a black wagon for about 6 months and finally found this one - I couldn't pass it up.

Woo hoo! Welcome to the gang, Madigan Can't wait to see your variant up close and personal-like I'll keep an eye out for ya on the road. If you see a silver B5 around town that says WENS B5 on the plate that's me!

Hey Madigan! I wanted to join everyone in wishing you a warm welcome here. I'm so jealous. I really wanted a variant when I got my 2000 GLS, but my wife didn't like the stigma attached, so I got the sedan. I still love it though...

Madigan,Nice to meet you, if you see a dropped elegant green with smoked plate covers, that would be me...I drive around alot more now looking for work...not a bad trade off Anyway, hope to see you at a GTG sometime soon!

Hey hey, just wanted to say hi and welcome to both Madigan and Starlight.. 2 newbies I don't know yet... I've been a little MIA as work has exploded in my face the past few weeks.. but would like to meet you guys next Wed. for burgers and beer! (and hi to any other newbies I've missed...)

Just a clarification Uber and everyone. StarlightB5 is the new screen name for David Kirstein (formerly known as SweetVW). Due to my superior IT knowledge I found a way to screw up my login and for some reason (mine of course!) I could not login. I created a the new account to match the account on CB5 that I created a few months back. Jay was kind enough to help me in the past, but for some reason I could not get logged in. Sorry for the confusion and I promise to not have any more schitso personalities...wait a minute now I am ColoradoB5...8O :cry: :wink: . I figure the name matches the HID's. I look forward to seeing you guys soon and hopefully have the new wheels on. Checks in the mail as of yesterday

Winston,I decided on the Anthracite Flik Wasps. The more that I looked and the more that I looked into the B5 of the Month on CB5 the more I liked them. Since I still have to watch my budget, I have decided on Bridgestone Potenza S03 225/40/18. They may or may not be one of the better tires out there, but it works and will get me into the 18" club. Costco can get them for $189.00 a tire and they have a $60.00 rebate until 6/29/03.

David, if you haven't bought the tires yet, I would try to go with the 235/40 18's to give you a little more cushion for the sidewalls...You know how our roads are around here...I did this and I'm definitely glad I did...A buddy of mine did the 225/18's and had a couple rims get bent...

Winston,I decided on the Anthracite Flik Wasps. The more that I looked and the more that I looked into the B5 of the Month on CB5 the more I liked them. Since I still have to watch my budget, I have decided on Bridgestone Potenza S03 225/40/18. They may or may not be one of the better tires out there, but it works and will get me into the 18" club. Costco can get them for $189.00 a tire and they have a $60.00 rebate until 6/29/03.

If I look into the 235's, I would most likley be looking at the Bridgestone RE730 235/40ZR18 for $174.99 each. I can get the Michelin Pilot Sport or Pilot Sport A/S but that would bump my price up to $249.99 & $243.99 respectivley. If people are wondering why Costco. It is due to the coverage, the price and the fact they are right accross the street for service.

If I look into the 235's, I would most likley be looking at the Bridgestone RE730 235/40ZR18 for $174.99 each. I can get the Michelin Pilot Sport or Pilot Sport A/S but that would bump my price up to $249.99 & $243.99 respectivley. If people are wondering why Costco. It is due to the coverage, the price and the fact they are right accross the street for service.

Yep, Costco can pretty much order anything...When I got my wheels, I went with the Falken GRB FK-451, and the only place in town that had them was Big O tires on University and County Line...Even cheper than what I could find them for on the internet...

Good luck with the wheels and hopefully, we'll see you and them at the Beer & Burger night at Dave & Buster's.

No big deal, posting on my intro. I will be there Wednesday! Did you say 6:30 - 7 ish? Where will everyone meet?

Madigan

We'll either be outside with the cars (6:30ish) or inside getting some chow, depending on when you get there...probably around 7pm, we'll head in...I'll wear my RMCB5 tishirt so you know...It looks like the logo at the top of the page...